Abstract: A method of feeding paper through a paper feeder by conveying paper along a path and regulating the through-flow of paper from the path to dispense the paper from the feeder at a controlled flow rate while continuously moving the paper to avoid blockages.

Abstract: A pellet made from paper particulate extruded and cut into pellets, the pellet comprising an elongated form having opposite flattened surfaces separated by a pellet thickness. Also a process for producing paper particulate pellets comprising: extruding processed paper particulate into pellets having an elongated form; and flattening the extruded paper particulate such that the pellets have opposite flattened surfaces.

Abstract: A method of feeding paper through a paper feeder by conveying paper along a path and regulating the through-flow of paper from the path to dispense the paper from the feeder at a controlled flow rate while continuously moving the paper to avoid blockages.

Abstract: A particle reduction device with a housing containing an inlet for receiving paper material into a flow chamber, at least two adjacently spaced particle reduction stages through which paper material flows from one stage to the other for reducing the particle size of the material, and an outlet for outputting processed material with reduced particle size. Each particle reduction stage of the paper particle reduction device includes an impact member that rotates about a central shaft for impacting material into smaller particles. At least one of the stages has a screen, located downstream from the impact member, that includes perforations through which particles of a sufficiently small size can pass.

Abstract: A particle reduction device comprising: a housing containing an inlet for receiving material into a flow chamber, at least two adjacently spaced particle reduction stages through which material flows from one stage to the other for reducing the particle size of the material, and an outlet for outputting processed material with reduced particle size; each particle reduction stage having an impact member that rotates about a central shaft for impacting material into smaller particles; wherein at least one of the stages has a screen located downstream from the impact member, the screen having perforations through which particles of a sufficiently small size can pass.

Abstract: A process and apparatus for producing a paper product, in which paper (M) in a particular form, and mixed with water, is subjected to pressure to form a compacted mass which involves, or includes, depositing the mix onto a first conveyor belt (10) and then progressively forming the conveyor belt into an upwardly open U-shape configuration and compressing the mix by means of a second conveyor belt (20) guided to progressively enter the first conveyor belt and progressively compact the mix.

Abstract: A particulate matter conveyor (10) is disclosed including: a supply bin or hopper (14) for supplying paper particles to a supply end (12) of a transition duct (11), the particles being conveyed through a main passage (17) in the duct and expelled through a discharge outlet (21) at a dispense end (13) of the duct; at least two contra-rotating screws (22) driven by a screw driving means (25) and mounted in the transition duct, the screws being cantilevered at one end to the supply end and are unsupported at the dispense end of the duct; whilst a substantially constant clearance between blades (23) on the screws and the main passage allows for an even and uninterrupted flow of particles through the transition duct.

Abstract: A process and an apparatus for the production of paper products, such as “cat litter” or paper fuel, comprising reducing paper to a particulate form by shredding and grinding, conveying the particles of paper from a hopper as a layer on a first conveyor firstly beneath a leveling and compacting roller and thereafter beneath a set of water sprayers, before discharging from the conveyor onto a second conveyor with the assistance of a rearwardly baffle plate to invert the layer during transfer. The inverted layer on the second conveyor passes to a third conveyor belt which moves through a ring with has the effect of wrapping the belt over itself and around the mix to form a tunnel enveloping and compacting the mix to form an extrusion. The paper product as extruded is cut into pellets before subjecting the pellets to dehydration. In the case of paper product to be used as paper fuel, the paper is mixed with coal dust.